Lace Painting Question

Hi,

Has anyone had any success with lace painting using lace material such as the link below from Wal Mart? Or is the stuff too thick to use?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11020880&findingMethod=rr

Thanks,

KustomRocket

 

Damn....I gotta go to Wal-Mart....
Didn't even think about lace d****s.....haha.....

 

I used lace from wal-mart material section to do a stripe down the tank and rear fender of my '57 Harley. No problems.

 

I use parer doilies when I did mine years ago.

 

I ment paper.

 

Dont use new chineese **** .Buy it from a thrift shop [charity] shop.you 'll find better patterns .Keep your money in your own country

 

LOL I like the sounds of that! That sounds just like something my Dad would say for sure. Well I may give that piece a try but I will certainly keep my eye out for those shops. Thank you all for the posts so far!

Open to any other suggestions as well, although I guess my next question would be where to find any good antique places in MAINE, anyone who knows of any it would be super helpful!

 

its all the same..but the vintage patterns are the best..hard to find too.ive been looking for some diamond patterns..

 

I also got mine right off a bolt in the material section of WalMart. It came out frickin great, if I do say so myself. Did it about 5 years ago, everyone thinks it's authentic from 1970. Since I never get tired of looking at my own car...

 

-Go lace !!! Did the roof on the Lincoln in my avatar last year and it came out really good for a first timer. Just be sure not to spray to much paint as it will make the fabric stick and clog,and leave unwanted marks and stains. Good luck!!

 

Lace Painting,Boy that takes me back. The trick with lace painting is to use low air pressure and dust the paint on in 2 or 3 light coats. Just mist it on. You can use different lace patterns, one over the other with different colours and get some wild looking patterns. In 68 at High school I use to paint Bike tanks for the guys, using spray bombs, lace, tape and thought it was great. Boy we've come along way.
The Old Tinbasher

 

I've used lace from everywhere. Thick,thin, in between. It is all usable, just stretch it tight and paint...

 

Yea, thats the stuff! Like the endless line panels too. Maybe if those Goodyear BluStreaks get re-popped, there will be a late sixties resurgance, and we will see some more of this stuff on rods.

 

It's all the same. Hardest thiing is getting orunded corners to lay flat so the lace doesn't "disappear" at the edges.

 

vintage curtains,table cloths from the thrift store work good

 

I have used lace table clothes ... lace curtains .... cheaper the better .... all came out great ... easy to do but now out of style .... I did this stuff back in early70-s

 

Try some of the larger fabric stores Joann's, Michael's or Hobby Lobby.
Mask the area to be painted, don't forget your base color!
Carefully pull a piece of lace over the area, fairly tight. Tape it down well, a couple light coats of color, don't let the paint dry completely but let it flash.
You may need help, but lift the lace off and up in one shot.
Clear the area as needed to level off, pinstripe if you like!
It's fun if you practice on some old body parts first to develop the technique!
GO FOR IT!

 

Thanks, Great Lace Painting tips. I plan on trying some Lace Paint on the roof of my Acadian. Lets see some more cars with Lace Paint to help inspire me.

 

I took the one from my friend's bathroom and laced a new toilet seat for them. When I was done, I painted the curtain white again and hung it back up, all before they got home. They were so happy about the toilet seat, they never noticed I used their curtains...

 

here's a few I collected for inspiration

 

sneaky *******!

 

Thank you!! It's my first time ever painting with lace, but I will be very careful with it! I think it will make a nice effect on my '63 Chevy

 

Thank you so much for all the steps! This is very helpful, I am very excited to tackle this project! I've been studying the steps on Kirk's '60 Ford Starliner from The Rodder's Journal as well!

The thing is, how should I peel it off? Just straight up? And should I let the paint dry a good day before peeling it off?

 

Wow!! That is nice, I especially like the blue layout!!

 

Thank you everyone for all your comments and help! I really do appreciate it, again it's the first time doing lace. I plan on practicing it on one of my Dad's old beaters using cheap **** possibly from Wal Mart. I'll be sure to check thrift shops and other arts and crafts stores in my area! Thank you.

 

Just go to a fabric store. The lace for my car was $12.

 

jesus christ im tired of hearing this ****, now i even have to hear about it in a lace thread.

 

I really like what you did with the purple. I plan on doing a purple scheme on the '63 with a similar pattern like you have shown (anything I can get, flower textures, anything lace works for me as long as it's thin and good enough to hold up well without bleeding through).

 

Wow! Where did you get this lace pattern?

 

my post was about keeping jobs and money in your own country .helping out some of your own countrymen. plus getting some old school patterns .Whats so **** about that Casey?